An uneven bite or uneven feeling jaw is often the result of teeth clenching, grinding, missing teeth, or crowded teeth. Shifting teeth can also cause this problem. It can create sensitivity and abnormal wear-down on teeth. Fortunately, at Top Choice Dental in Hopkinsville, KY, we can perform occlusal adjustments for our patients with uncomfortable, uneven bites.
An occlusal adjustment is simply altering how your top and bottom teeth meet. We take a very fine file with a dental drill to reshape areas of the teeth. Our new technology allows us to detect very small disturbances in the bite, so we can make minor but accurate adjustments. Our computer program scans your mouth to find these tiny irregularities. We then use the dental drill and file to reshape the irregularities so that they will meet up with the rest of your teeth properly.
An even bite distributes pressure correctly and stops teeth from rubbing on other teeth in a destructive way. The end result of an occlusal adjustment should be a jaw that feels even, meets together comfortably, and does not create pain.
If you feel like your bite is “off” or like it is causing you pain, do not hesitate to come in for an examination. To schedule an appointment with Top Choice Dental of Hopkinsville, KY, call our office at (270) 886-8585 or visit our website, www.hoptowndental.com.
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